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enSat, 25 May 2019 15:41:21 +1000Sat, 25 May 2019 15:41:21 +1000UK set for new PM by end of July as Theresa May quits http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/uk-set-new-pm-end-july-theresa-may-quits-84475
Theresa May has said she will quit as Conservative leader on 7 June, paving the way for a contest to decide a new prime minister.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/uk-set-new-pm-end-july-theresa-may-quits-84475Sat, 25 May 2019 15:41:21 +1000Global News SectionNZ 'asking for explanations' over USP allegationshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/nz-asking-explanations-over-usp-allegations-84465
New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters says his government is "asking for explanations" about alleged mismanagement at the University of the South Pacific.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/nz-asking-explanations-over-usp-allegations-84465Fri, 24 May 2019 07:56:35 +1000Global News SectionIndia election 2019: Narendra Modi thanks voters for 'historic mandate'http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/india-election-2019-narendra-modi-thanks-voters-historic-mandate-84463
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked the people of India for giving him a "historic mandate" of five more years in office, after a landslide victory in the general election.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/india-election-2019-narendra-modi-thanks-voters-historic-mandate-84463Fri, 24 May 2019 07:15:28 +1000Global News SectionVoters to find out if Modi returns as PMhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/voters-find-out-if-modi-returns-pm-84442
Indians will finally find out on Thursday who won the general election after a long and bitter campaign.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/voters-find-out-if-modi-returns-pm-84442Thu, 23 May 2019 09:15:37 +1000Global News SectionDubai aircraft crash: Three Britons and one South African killedhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dubai-aircraft-crash-three-britons-and-one-south-african-killed-84407
Four people have been killed after a small plane crashed three miles to the south of Dubai International Airport. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dubai-aircraft-crash-three-britons-and-one-south-african-killed-84407Wed, 22 May 2019 07:27:00 +1000Global News SectionChristchurch shootings: Mosque attacker charged with terrorismhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/christchurch-shootings-mosque-attacker-charged-terrorism-84404
The man accused of killing 51 people in the Christchurch mosques attack has been charged with terrorism, New Zealand police have said.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/christchurch-shootings-mosque-attacker-charged-terrorism-84404Wed, 22 May 2019 07:00:12 +1000Global News SectionCall for bold move by Australia to improve Pacific relationshiphttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/call-bold-move-australia-improve-pacific-relationship-84402
Australia's returned Prime Minister Scott Morrison is being urged to move boldly on climate change policies to improve relationships with Pacific neighbours.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/call-bold-move-australia-improve-pacific-relationship-84402Wed, 22 May 2019 06:37:25 +1000Global News SectionRise in global sea levels could have 'profound consequences'http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/rise-global-sea-levels-could-have-profound-consequences-84385
Scientists believe that global sea levels could rise far more than predicted, due to accelerating melting in Greenland and Antarctica.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/rise-global-sea-levels-could-have-profound-consequences-84385Tue, 21 May 2019 10:54:14 +1000Global News SectionGunmen kill 11 people in bar in Belémhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/gunmen-kill-11-people-bar-bel%C3%A9m-84373
Masked gunmen killed 11 people indiscriminately after bursting into a bar in the northern Brazilian city of Belém on Sunday.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/gunmen-kill-11-people-bar-bel%C3%A9m-84373Tue, 21 May 2019 07:48:27 +1000Global News SectionUSP Law students complete internships at the MSG secretariat http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/usp-law-students-complete-internships-msg-secretariat-84360
Six law students at the University of the South Pacific completed their internship at the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat on Friday 17 May 2019.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/usp-law-students-complete-internships-msg-secretariat-84360Mon, 20 May 2019 13:37:20 +1000Global News SectionTourists on bus injured near Giza pyramidshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/tourists-bus-injured-near-giza-pyramids-84342
An explosion targeting a tourist bus has injured at least 16 people near the Grand Egyptian Museum, next to the pyramids in Giza.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/tourists-bus-injured-near-giza-pyramids-84342Mon, 20 May 2019 09:23:25 +1000Global News SectionMorrison celebrates 'miracle' winhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/morrison-celebrates-miracle-win-84335
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has thanked voters for re-electing his conservative coalition in a shock result at the federal polls.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/morrison-celebrates-miracle-win-84335Sun, 19 May 2019 06:53:46 +1000Global News Section2019 Australia election: Polls open for 'generational' votehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/2019-australia-election-polls-open-generational-vote-84326
Australians have begun voting on Saturday in the first general election since political infighting ousted the nation's fourth leader in a decade. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/2019-australia-election-polls-open-generational-vote-84326Sat, 18 May 2019 10:44:52 +1000Global News SectionFrench doctor charged with poisoning 17 patientshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/french-doctor-charged-poisoning-17-patients-84309
A criminal investigation has been launched against a French doctor over the poisoning of 17 people in France.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/french-doctor-charged-poisoning-17-patients-84309Fri, 17 May 2019 09:24:04 +1000Global News SectionAustralia's former PM Bob Hawke dies at 89http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/australias-former-pm-bob-hawke-dies-89-84308
Former Australian prime minister and Labor Party leader Bob Hawke, who dominated the country's politics in the 1980s, has died at the age of 89.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/australias-former-pm-bob-hawke-dies-89-84308Fri, 17 May 2019 08:12:23 +1000Global News SectionPacific leaders call for urgent global action to reverse climate change http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pacific-leaders-call-urgent-global-action-reverse-climate-change-84304
Pacific Islands Forum Leaders have called for urgent climate action from their global counterparts, warning rising sea levels will lead to lose of homes, ways of life, wellbeing and livelihoods of islands communities.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pacific-leaders-call-urgent-global-action-reverse-climate-change-84304Fri, 17 May 2019 07:28:30 +1000Global News SectionTrump declares emergency over IT threatshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/trump-declares-emergency-over-it-threats-84273
President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency to protect US computer networks from "foreign adversaries".Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/trump-declares-emergency-over-it-threats-84273Thu, 16 May 2019 08:00:00 +1000Global News SectionUS Marine transfer to Guam to start October 2024http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-marine-transfer-guam-start-october-2024-84271
The transfer of thousands of US Marines from Japan to Guam may start as early as October 2024.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-marine-transfer-guam-start-october-2024-84271Thu, 16 May 2019 07:42:15 +1000Global News SectionUN chief assures strong support to the Pacific's response to climate change http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-chief-assures-strong-support-pacifics-response-climate-change-84257
Secretary General, Antonio Guterres has assured the Pacific of the United Nations strong support to the region’s response to climate change and reversing the negative trends that have put cultures and the very existence of Pacific peoples at risk.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-chief-assures-strong-support-pacifics-response-climate-change-84257Wed, 15 May 2019 13:26:27 +1000Global News SectionJohn Patteson Oti elected new speaker of Solomons parliamenthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/john-patteson-oti-elected-new-speaker-solomons-parliament-84254
John Patteson Oti has been elected the new Speaker of the Solomon Islands parliament by MPs today.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/john-patteson-oti-elected-new-speaker-solomons-parliament-84254Wed, 15 May 2019 12:27:29 +1000Global News SectionEgyptian filmmaker announces film on Christchurch mosque shootingshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/egyptian-filmmaker-announces-film-christchurch-mosque-shootings-84251
An Egyptian filmmaker has announced he will be producing a film based on the Christchurch mosque shootings.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/egyptian-filmmaker-announces-film-christchurch-mosque-shootings-84251Wed, 15 May 2019 11:22:47 +1000Global News Section7.5 quake rattles Papua New Guinea's Rabaulhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/75-quake-rattles-papua-new-guineas-rabaul-84242
A strong, shallow earthquake struck the Papua New Guinea town of Rabaul overnight, sending residents fleeing into the streets and cutting power to the town of nearly 4,000.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/75-quake-rattles-papua-new-guineas-rabaul-84242Wed, 15 May 2019 06:07:06 +1000Global News SectionGuterres in Fiji for three-day visithttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/guterres-fiji-three-day-visit-84241
The United Nations secretary general Antonio Guterres arrived in Fiji Tuesday night as part of his Pacific tour.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/guterres-fiji-three-day-visit-84241Wed, 15 May 2019 06:01:53 +1000Global News SectionPacific not immune to armed conflicthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pacific-not-immune-armed-conflict-84238
The Pacific region is not immune to armed conflict says International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) member, Mauro Arrigoni Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pacific-not-immune-armed-conflict-84238Tue, 14 May 2019 13:45:41 +1000Global News SectionUN head to mobilise world around Pacific climate needshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-head-mobilise-world-around-pacific-climate-needs-84220
The UN Secretary General says he intends to mobilise the international community around the Pacific's need for action on climate change.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-head-mobilise-world-around-pacific-climate-needs-84220Tue, 14 May 2019 06:45:00 +1000Global News SectionNorth Korean 'sanction violator' arrives in American Samoahttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/north-korean-sanction-violator-arrives-american-samoa-84210
A North Korean cargo ship which was seized by the United States has arrived in American Samoa.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/north-korean-sanction-violator-arrives-american-samoa-84210Mon, 13 May 2019 12:23:36 +1000Global News SectionPilot in Myanmar lands plane without front wheelshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pilot-myanmar-lands-plane-without-front-wheels-84189
A Myanmar pilot safely landed a jet without front wheels after the landing gear failed to deploy.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/pilot-myanmar-lands-plane-without-front-wheels-84189Mon, 13 May 2019 06:54:56 +1000Global News SectionGunmen storm five-star hotel in Balochistanhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/gunmen-storm-five-star-hotel-balochistan-84180
Three gunmen have stormed a five-star hotel in the restive Pakistani province of Balochistan, killing at least one person, officials say.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/gunmen-storm-five-star-hotel-balochistan-84180Sun, 12 May 2019 12:39:25 +1000Global News SectionSeized North Korean freighter heading to American Samoahttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/seized-north-korean-freighter-heading-american-samoa-84175
News that a North Korean vessel seized by the United States is being towed to American Samoa has raised fears in the US territory.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/seized-north-korean-freighter-heading-american-samoa-84175Sat, 11 May 2019 15:48:58 +1000Global News SectionDozens drown as migrant boat capsizes off Tunisiahttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dozens-drown-migrant-boat-capsizes-tunisia-84173
At least 65 migrants have died after their boat capsized in the Mediterranean off the coast of Tunisia, the UN refugee agency says.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dozens-drown-migrant-boat-capsizes-tunisia-84173Sat, 11 May 2019 15:30:17 +1000Global News SectionUS seizes North Korean coal ship for violating sanctionshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-seizes-north-korean-coal-ship-violating-sanctions-84148
The US says it has seized a North Korean cargo ship, accusing it of violating international sanctions. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-seizes-north-korean-coal-ship-violating-sanctions-84148Fri, 10 May 2019 06:31:42 +1000Global News SectionUS women buy a box of Lego, find meth insidehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-women-buy-box-lego-find-meth-inside-84136
Three women from the US state of Georgia purchased a box of Lego in a post office auction and discovered almost 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine inside the box.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/us-women-buy-box-lego-find-meth-inside-84136Thu, 09 May 2019 13:38:43 +1000Global News SectionNew Caledonia readies for electionhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-caledonia-readies-election-84111
Six months after New Caledonia voted against independence from France, this weekend's provincial elections will offer a new opportunity to test the same question.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-caledonia-readies-election-84111Thu, 09 May 2019 07:07:01 +1000Global News SectionColorado school shooting victim died charging attackerhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/colorado-school-shooting-victim-died-charging-attacker-84109
A teenager died in a shooting at a Colorado high school - days before his graduation - while charging one of the attackers, his classmates say.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/colorado-school-shooting-victim-died-charging-attacker-84109Thu, 09 May 2019 06:53:37 +1000Global News SectionGuatemala prison shooting kills at least seven inmateshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/guatemala-prison-shooting-kills-least-seven-inmates-84100
At least seven people have been killed in a shooting at a prison near the Guatemalan capital Guatemala City.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/guatemala-prison-shooting-kills-least-seven-inmates-84100Wed, 08 May 2019 14:06:44 +1000Global News SectionVote of No Confidence motion filed by PNG Opposition http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/vote-no-confidence-motion-filed-png-opposition-84086
The much talked about Vote of No Confidence motion was filed by the Papua New Guinea’s Opposition yesterday (Tuesday) at 5:45pm, after parliament adjourned to May 28. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/vote-no-confidence-motion-filed-png-opposition-84086Wed, 08 May 2019 10:24:06 +1000Global News SectionFleas partially close north-east Paris police stationhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fleas-partially-close-north-east-paris-police-station-84068
A flea infestation has forced the partial closure of a police station in north-east Paris and drawn strong complaints from trade unions.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fleas-partially-close-north-east-paris-police-station-84068Tue, 07 May 2019 13:50:38 +1000Global News SectionAeroflot plane crash: Russia jet 'struck by lightning'http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/aeroflot-plane-crash-russia-jet-struck-lightning-84062
Passengers and crew on board a jet that was forced to make an emergency landing at a Moscow airport say it was struck by lightning moments before it crashed. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/aeroflot-plane-crash-russia-jet-struck-lightning-84062Tue, 07 May 2019 12:47:50 +1000Global News SectionMagnitude 7.2 quake hits eastern Papua New Guinea, no injuries reportedhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/magnitude-72-quake-hits-eastern-papua-new-guinea-no-injuries-reported-84052
A magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck in the east of Papua New Guinea early on Tuesday local time, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/magnitude-72-quake-hits-eastern-papua-new-guinea-no-injuries-reported-84052Tue, 07 May 2019 09:20:34 +1000Global News SectionBoeing admits knowing of 737 Max problemhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/boeing-admits-knowing-737-max-problem-84051
Boeing has admitted that it knew about a problem with its 737 Max jets a year before the aircraft was involved in two fatal accidents, but took no action.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/boeing-admits-knowing-737-max-problem-84051Tue, 07 May 2019 09:13:37 +1000Global News SectionRoyal baby: Meghan gives birth to boy, Harry announceshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/royal-baby-meghan-gives-birth-boy-harry-announces-84038
The Duchess of Sussex has given birth to a boy, the Duke of Sussex has announced.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/royal-baby-meghan-gives-birth-boy-harry-announces-84038Tue, 07 May 2019 07:01:29 +1000Global News SectionMoscow plane fire: At least 41 killed on Aeroflot jethttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/moscow-plane-fire-least-41-killed-aeroflot-jet-84032
At least 41 people were killed after a Russian plane made an emergency landing and burst into flames at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/moscow-plane-fire-least-41-killed-aeroflot-jet-84032Mon, 06 May 2019 10:34:10 +1000Global News SectionAt least 13 killed on Aeroflot jet firehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/least-13-killed-aeroflot-jet-fire-84020
At least 13 people were killed after a Russian plane made an emergency landing and burst into flames at Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/least-13-killed-aeroflot-jet-fire-84020Mon, 06 May 2019 07:39:06 +1000Global News SectionFiji Airways to get new Airbus A350shttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-airways-get-new-airbus-a350s-84006
Fiji Airways is acquiring two Airbus A350 wide body aircraft by the end of this year.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-airways-get-new-airbus-a350s-84006Sun, 05 May 2019 06:51:31 +1000Global News SectionNew Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern engaged to Clarke Gayfordhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-engaged-clarke-gayford-83999
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is engaged to her long-term partner, television presenter Clarke Gayford, a spokesman has confirmed.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-engaged-clarke-gayford-83999Sat, 04 May 2019 07:36:51 +1000Global News SectionIndians shelter from cyclone's onslaughthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/indians-shelter-cyclones-onslaught-83996
A powerful cyclone has slammed into India's eastern coastline, bringing torrential rains and winds of up to 200 km/h (125mph).Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/indians-shelter-cyclones-onslaught-83996Sat, 04 May 2019 06:33:47 +1000Global News SectionTurkish man wounded in Christchurch mosque attacks dieshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/turkish-man-wounded-christchurch-mosque-attacks-dies-83986
A Turkish citizen wounded in the attacks at two mosques in Christchurch has died.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/turkish-man-wounded-christchurch-mosque-attacks-dies-83986Fri, 03 May 2019 08:15:35 +1000Global News SectionIndonesia jails Polish tourist who met with Papuan rebelshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/indonesia-jails-polish-tourist-who-met-papuan-rebels-83985
An Indonesian court has jailed a Polish tourist for five years after he was convicted of treason for meeting with West Papuan rebels.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/indonesia-jails-polish-tourist-who-met-papuan-rebels-83985Fri, 03 May 2019 08:03:24 +1000Global News SectionFiji protests called off; dozens of unionists still in custodyhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-protests-called-dozens-unionists-still-custody-83984
Fiji unionists have called off a mass protest planned for Friday in the wake of a police clampdown that saw more than 30 people arrested.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-protests-called-dozens-unionists-still-custody-83984Fri, 03 May 2019 07:55:03 +1000Global News Section20 arrested amid Fiji union crackdownhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/20-arrested-amid-fiji-union-crackdown-83958
More than 20 people were arrested in Fiji on Wednesday amid a crackdown on protesters and trade unionists.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/20-arrested-amid-fiji-union-crackdown-83958Thu, 02 May 2019 07:25:00 +1000Global News SectionJapan's new Emperor Naruhito succeeds father Akihitohttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/japans-new-emperor-naruhito-succeeds-father-akihito-83931
Japan's new Emperor Naruhito is set to formally mark his ascension to the Chrysanthemum throne on Wednesday, a day after his father became the first emperor to abdicate in two centuries.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/japans-new-emperor-naruhito-succeeds-father-akihito-83931Wed, 01 May 2019 09:19:37 +1000Global News SectionIS 'leader' al-Baghdadi appears in first video in five yearshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/leader-al-baghdadi-appears-first-video-five-years-83907
The Islamic State group has released a video of a man it says is its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, vowing to seek revenge for its loss of territory.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/leader-al-baghdadi-appears-first-video-five-years-83907Tue, 30 Apr 2019 07:38:23 +1000Global News SectionOverwork leads to deaths of 270 election staff after Indonesian pollhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/overwork-leads-deaths-270-election-staff-after-indonesian-poll-83891
Ten days after Indonesia held the world's biggest single-day elections, more than 270 election staff have died, mostly of fatigue-related illnesses, an official says.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/overwork-leads-deaths-270-election-staff-after-indonesian-poll-83891Mon, 29 Apr 2019 11:30:01 +1000Global News SectionRabbi’s fingers blown away in San Diego synagogue shootinghttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/rabbi%E2%80%99s-fingers-blown-away-san-diego-synagogue-shooting-83889
"I was face to face with this murder terrorist who was holding the rifle and looking straight at me."Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/rabbi%E2%80%99s-fingers-blown-away-san-diego-synagogue-shooting-83889Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:32:58 +1000Global News SectionRelatives of key Sri Lankan attacks suspect Zahran Hashim killedhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/relatives-key-sri-lankan-attacks-suspect-zahran-hashim-killed-83888
The father and two brothers of the alleged organiser of the Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Zahran Hashim, were killed in a security forces operation on Friday, police say.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/relatives-key-sri-lankan-attacks-suspect-zahran-hashim-killed-83888Mon, 29 Apr 2019 08:25:55 +1000Global News SectionFlooding feared as heavy rains hit Mozambiquehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/flooding-feared-heavy-rains-hit-mozambique-83866
A powerful cyclone has smashed into Mozambique, flattening thousands of homes and flooding low-lying areas.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/flooding-feared-heavy-rains-hit-mozambique-83866Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:51:31 +1000Global News SectionSri Lanka Catholic Church cancels all Sunday Masseshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-catholic-church-cancels-all-sunday-masses-83865
The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has cancelled all Sunday Masses until further notice following the Easter Sunday bombings.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-catholic-church-cancels-all-sunday-masses-83865Sat, 27 Apr 2019 14:38:20 +1000Global News SectionManasseh Sogavare elected prime minister of Solomon Islandshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/manasseh-sogavare-elected-prime-minister-solomon-islands-83845
Manasseh Sogavare has been voted in as the new prime minister of Solomon Islands for the fourth time. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/manasseh-sogavare-elected-prime-minister-solomon-islands-83845Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:19:06 +1000Global News SectionGirl shot in Christchurch mosque attack shows signs of progresshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/girl-shot-christchurch-mosque-attack-shows-signs-progress-83840
The 5-year-old girl who suffered brain damage after being shot at the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch is responding to questions with one word answers and was able to sit up, her family says.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/girl-shot-christchurch-mosque-attack-shows-signs-progress-83840Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:43:19 +1000Global News SectionI will name a Golan town after Trump, says Israel's Netanyahuhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/i-will-name-golan-town-after-trump-says-israels-netanyahu-83818
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he intends to name a new settlement in the Golan Heights after US President Donald Trump. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/i-will-name-golan-town-after-trump-says-israels-netanyahu-83818Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:55:23 +1000Global News SectionMyanmar landslide buries at least 54 jade minershttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/myanmar-landslide-buries-least-54-jade-miners-83815
At least 54 jade miners are feared to have died after they were buried in mud while sleeping in northern Myanmar. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/myanmar-landslide-buries-least-54-jade-miners-83815Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:19:35 +1000Global News SectionSri Lanka attacks: IS 'may be linked', government sayshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-attacks-may-be-linked-government-says-83812
The Islamic State (IS) group may be linked to bomb blasts which killed 321 people and wounded 500 in Sri Lanka, the country's prime minister has said. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-attacks-may-be-linked-government-says-83812Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:10:28 +1000Global News SectionSri Lanka attacks: Authorities face scrutiny over advance warningshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-attacks-authorities-face-scrutiny-over-advance-warnings-83792
Scrutiny fell on rifts in Sri Lanka's leadership on Monday after it emerged that authorities were warned about the group accused in Sunday's bombings.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/sri-lanka-attacks-authorities-face-scrutiny-over-advance-warnings-83792Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:51:06 +1000Global News SectionUNESCO bid for Polynesia tattooing decriedhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/unesco-bid-polynesia-tattooing-decried-83788
There has been an outcry in French Polynesia over a reported bid by a French politician keen to inscribe Polynesian tattooing as part of the UNESCO world heritage.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/unesco-bid-polynesia-tattooing-decried-83788Tue, 23 Apr 2019 08:12:19 +1000Global News SectionSouth Africa hit by deadly Easter church collapsehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/south-africa-hit-deadly-easter-church-collapse-83774
At least 13 people have died and many were injured when a wall collapsed in South Africa at the start of an Easter service at a Pentecostal church. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/south-africa-hit-deadly-easter-church-collapse-83774Sat, 20 Apr 2019 12:10:19 +1000Global News SectionNotre-Dame fire: Cathedral saved within crucial half hourhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/notre-dame-fire-cathedral-saved-within-crucial-half-hour-83735
Saving France's 850-year-old Notre-Dame cathedral came down to a crucial time window of 15-30 minutes, France's deputy interior minister has said. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/notre-dame-fire-cathedral-saved-within-crucial-half-hour-83735Wed, 17 Apr 2019 09:32:00 +1000Global News SectionDate set for Solomons MPs to elect prime ministerhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/date-set-solomons-mps-elect-prime-minister-83722
Solomon Island MPs will vote for the country's prime minister on Wednesday 24 April.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/date-set-solomons-mps-elect-prime-minister-83722Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:57:42 +1000Global News SectionChina turtle death: One of last four known Yangtze giant softshells dieshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/china-turtle-death-one-last-four-known-yangtze-giant-softshells-dies-83717
One of the world's rarest turtles, a Yangtze giant softshell, has died in China, leaving just three known survivors of the species. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/china-turtle-death-one-last-four-known-yangtze-giant-softshells-dies-83717Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:43:06 +1000Global News SectionCanadian tourist dies after Thailand zipline wire snapshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/canadian-tourist-dies-after-thailand-zipline-wire-snaps-83716
A Canadian tourist has fallen more than 100m (330ft) to his death after his zipline cable snapped in northern Thailand, authorities say.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/canadian-tourist-dies-after-thailand-zipline-wire-snaps-83716Tue, 16 Apr 2019 11:02:00 +1000Global News SectionNotre-Dame cathedral: Firefighters tackle blaze in Parishttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/notre-dame-cathedral-firefighters-tackle-blaze-paris-83709
A major fire has engulfed one of France's most famous landmarks - the medieval Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/notre-dame-cathedral-firefighters-tackle-blaze-paris-83709Tue, 16 Apr 2019 08:44:27 +1000Global News SectionAnother self-styled kingdom emerges in Tahitihttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/another-self-styled-kingdom-emerges-tahiti-83657
A Hawaii-linked group is challenging France by claiming to have formed a new government for French Polynesia.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/another-self-styled-kingdom-emerges-tahiti-83657Fri, 12 Apr 2019 11:19:17 +1000Global News SectionIsrael's Beresheet spacecraft crashes on Moonhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/israels-beresheet-spacecraft-crashes-moon-83655
The first privately funded mission to the Moon has crashed on the lunar surface after the apparent failure of its main engine.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/israels-beresheet-spacecraft-crashes-moon-83655Fri, 12 Apr 2019 09:26:42 +1000Global News SectionBenjamin Netanyahu secures Israel election, local media reportshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/benjamin-netanyahu-secures-israel-election-local-media-reports-83654
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has won the Israeli national election, securing a record fifth term in office despite running neck-and-neck with his challenger Benny Gantz, the country's three main television channels say.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/benjamin-netanyahu-secures-israel-election-local-media-reports-83654Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:46:00 +1000Global News SectionShock ministerial resignations rattle PNG governmenthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/shock-ministerial-resignations-rattle-png-government-83652
The resignation of two cabinet ministers in quick succession has rattled the government of Papua New Guinea prime minister Peter O'Neill, in the biggest move against his rule since the 2017 election.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/shock-ministerial-resignations-rattle-png-government-83652Fri, 12 Apr 2019 08:38:19 +1000Global News SectionSix parties could form next Solomons governmenthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/six-parties-could-form-next-solomons-government-83613
Reports from Solomon Islands say a grand coalition, consisting of six political parties, now looks set to form the next government.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/six-parties-could-form-next-solomons-government-83613Thu, 11 Apr 2019 06:38:06 +1000Global News SectionFiji landowners hail rejection of Malolo projecthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-landowners-hail-rejection-malolo-project-83599
Villagers on Fiji's Malolo have welcomed the cancellation of a Chinese resort project and are calling on the government to stop tourism expanding on the island.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/fiji-landowners-hail-rejection-malolo-project-83599Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:37:28 +1000Global News SectionNo clear winner in Israeli election, exit polls indicatehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/no-clear-winner-israeli-election-exit-polls-indicate-83597
Exit polls in Israel suggest there will be no clear winner in the closely fought general election.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/no-clear-winner-israeli-election-exit-polls-indicate-83597Wed, 10 Apr 2019 07:25:26 +1000Global News SectionSolomons voters told to hold leaders to accounthttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/solomons-voters-told-hold-leaders-account-83578
Voters in Solomon Islands are being reminded their civic responsibility does not stop at the ballot box.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/solomons-voters-told-hold-leaders-account-83578Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:08:28 +1000Global News SectionBomb kills three US soldiers in Afghanistanhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/bomb-kills-three-us-soldiers-afghanistan-83577
Three US service members and one contractor have been killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan. Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/bomb-kills-three-us-soldiers-afghanistan-83577Tue, 09 Apr 2019 12:01:12 +1000Global News SectionCommonwealth observer group commends Solomon Islands electionhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/commonwealth-observer-group-commends-solomon-islands-election-83552
The Commonwealth observer group has commended the commitment of the people of Solomon Islands to participating peacefully in last Wednesday's national election.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/commonwealth-observer-group-commends-solomon-islands-election-83552Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:05:43 +1000Global News SectionChristchurch accused gunman appears in court via video linkhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/christchurch-accused-gunman-appears-court-video-link-83512
The man charged in relation to the Christchurch mosque shootings has appeared in the High Court in Christchurch, accused of killing 50 people.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/christchurch-accused-gunman-appears-court-video-link-83512Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:38:00 +1100Global News SectionIncumbents dominate early election results in Solomon Islandshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/incumbents-dominate-early-election-results-solomon-islands-83508
Incumbent MPs are dominating early election results in Solomon Islands.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/incumbents-dominate-early-election-results-solomon-islands-83508Fri, 05 Apr 2019 08:22:30 +1100Global News SectionFirst results of Solomon's election expected todayhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/first-results-solomons-election-expected-today-83484
The first results of the Solomon Islands election are expected today as counting gets underway in the country.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/first-results-solomons-election-expected-today-83484Thu, 04 Apr 2019 08:30:41 +1100Global News SectionWrong body cremated on Saipanhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/wrong-body-cremated-saipan-83482
The remains of a Filipino man were mistakenly cremated in the Northern Marianas after his body bag was apparently mislabelled at the hospital.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/wrong-body-cremated-saipan-83482Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:44:16 +1100Global News SectionAustralia's aid budget cuts are a win for the Pacifichttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/australias-aid-budget-cuts-are-win-pacific-83481
Australia's step-up in the Pacific has come at the expense of aid programmes in Asia.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/australias-aid-budget-cuts-are-win-pacific-83481Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:29:36 +1100Global News SectionNZ journalists detained in Fiji while investigating Chinese developerhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/nz-journalists-detained-fiji-while-investigating-chinese-developer-83479
Three New Zealand journalists were detained by Fijian police in Suva last night after trying to interview a controversial Chinese resort developer.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/nz-journalists-detained-fiji-while-investigating-chinese-developer-83479Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:22:23 +1100Global News SectionElection day arrives in Solomon Islandshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/election-day-arrives-solomon-islands-83461
As Solomon Islanders go to the polls today, the police commissioner has called for an election the country can be proud of.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/election-day-arrives-solomon-islands-83461Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:24:02 +1100Global News SectionDust devil kills two children and injures 20 people in China http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dust-devil-kills-two-children-and-injures-20-people-china-83443
Two children have been killed and 20 other people injured after a bouncy castle was blown high into the sky in central China's Henan province.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/dust-devil-kills-two-children-and-injures-20-people-china-83443Tue, 02 Apr 2019 11:01:49 +1100Global News SectionNew Orleans mayor to apologise for 1891 lynching of Italian-Americanshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-orleans-mayor-apologise-1891-lynching-italian-americans-83420
The city of New Orleans has announced it will apologise for the lynching of 11 Italian-Americans in 1891.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/new-orleans-mayor-apologise-1891-lynching-italian-americans-83420Mon, 01 Apr 2019 10:56:30 +1100Global News SectionObservers hope for smooth Solomons electionhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/observers-hope-smooth-solomons-election-83413
The chairperson of the Commonwealth Observers Group and former Vanuatu prime minister Sato Kilman says he hopes the Solomon Islands election goes smoothly and that people benefit from the results.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/observers-hope-smooth-solomons-election-83413Mon, 01 Apr 2019 08:40:09 +1100Global News SectionUN secretary-general to visit Fiji this yearhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-secretary-general-visit-fiji-year-83395
The trip, which is planned to take place in May, was one of the outcomes of a meeting between the two men in New York on Wednesday.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/un-secretary-general-visit-fiji-year-83395Sat, 30 Mar 2019 17:22:06 +1100Global News SectionTrump backs off proposed Special Olympics funding cutshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/trump-backs-proposed-special-olympics-funding-cuts-83376
President Donald Trump has said he is reversing a budget request to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/trump-backs-proposed-special-olympics-funding-cuts-83376Fri, 29 Mar 2019 11:57:18 +1100Global News SectionDeadly blaze hits Banani building in Dhakahttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/deadly-blaze-hits-banani-building-dhaka-83368
At least 19 people have been killed in a huge blaze in a high-rise building in an upmarket commercial area of the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/deadly-blaze-hits-banani-building-dhaka-83368Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:55:00 +1100Global News SectionAirlines face lawsuits over 'toxic' cabin airhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/airlines-face-lawsuits-over-toxic-cabin-air-83366
Five of the UK's largest airlines are facing legal action which claims pilots and cabin crew are regularly exposed to toxic fumes during flights.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/airlines-face-lawsuits-over-toxic-cabin-air-83366Fri, 29 Mar 2019 09:44:56 +1100Global News SectionCathay Pacific to buy budget airline Hong Kong Expresshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/cathay-pacific-buy-budget-airline-hong-kong-express-83338
Cathay Pacific will buy low-cost carrier Hong Kong Express for $4.93bn Hong Kong dollars ($628m).Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/cathay-pacific-buy-budget-airline-hong-kong-express-83338Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:58:32 +1100Global News SectionObservers arrive in Solomon Islands for general electionshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/observers-arrive-solomon-islands-general-elections-83330
International Observers are continuing to arrive in Solomon Islands less than one week out from the general election.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/observers-arrive-solomon-islands-general-elections-83330Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:41:44 +1100Global News SectionBoeing has launched fixes for its 737 Max planehttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/boeing-has-launched-fixes-its-737-max-plane-83328
Boeing has issued changes to controversial control systems linked to two fatal crashes of its 737 Max planes in the last six months.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/boeing-has-launched-fixes-its-737-max-plane-83328Thu, 28 Mar 2019 09:33:17 +1100Global News SectionYale revokes student's admission over '$1.2m bribe'http://www.looptonga.com/global-news/yale-revokes-students-admission-over-12m-bribe-83308
Yale University has revoked the admission of a student whose family is accused of spending $1.2m (£907,000) in a bribery scheme to ensure admittance.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/yale-revokes-students-admission-over-12m-bribe-83308Wed, 27 Mar 2019 09:17:47 +1100Global News SectionReimann family firm reveals Nazi slave past in Germanyhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/reimann-family-firm-reveals-nazi-slave-past-germany-83295
A German industrial dynasty with big stakes in various international brands has admitted brutality towards slave labourers during Nazi rule.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/reimann-family-firm-reveals-nazi-slave-past-germany-83295Tue, 26 Mar 2019 10:23:25 +1100Global News SectionLei of peace gifted to Christchurchhttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/lei-peace-gifted-christchurch-83287
A Hawaiian delegation has gifted a mile-long Lei to the city of Christchurch.Global Newshttp://www.looptonga.com/global-news/lei-peace-gifted-christchurch-83287Tue, 26 Mar 2019 07:59:07 +1100Global News Section